Testosterone's effects on hormones in transgender and cisgender people
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how testosterone affects the brain and reproductive hormones in people who are starting testosterone therapy and those who are not. It aims to understand the body's natural hormone cycles.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You have regular menstrual cycles (every 24 to 35 days)
- You either plan to start testosterone therapy or are a cisgender woman not on hormones
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain health conditions
- You are not taking hormone medications like birth control or androgens
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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